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Treasure Island Resort & Casino's summer series begins June 29 and runs to Sept. 20, when autumn begins. Image courtesy of Treasure Island
Treasure Island announces summer lineup at new amphitheater
Treasure Island Resort & Casino is excited to announce a fun summer lineup to inaugurate its newest performance venue: an outdoor amphitheater....
 entertainment/music June 23, 2018 - 9:00am
Walk into the new weight room and your eyes are immediately drawn to a banner in the back of the room, saying "Welcome to the Jungle". Alec Hamilton / RiverTown Multimedia
Farmington High School gaining a new weight room
Farmington High School athletes and students are gaining a new weight room this summer and the renovations is almost finished. Aptly named "The...
 sports/other June 23, 2018 - 8:00am
Chase Rice headlines the Friday lineup at this year’s Ramble Jam.
Ramble Jam returns to Farmington this weekend
The Rotary Club of Farmington members have another busy week ahead of them, as their biggest fundraiser for the year, Ramble Jam, kicks off Friday...
 community/events September 12, 2014 - 1:17pm
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Farmington budget gets good marks
For the last seven years, Farmington has been living paycheck to paycheck. 2014 was the first year the city did not have to borrow from other internal funds to pay for its operating expenses, said Robin Hanson, financial director. “It’s a big deal,” she said. “The city has...
 News/government and politics May 21, 2015 - 9:27am
FHS Marching Band attends weeklong camp
Members of the Farmington Tiger Marching Band recently completed a weeklong Band Camp. The band spent a week of intense rehearsals as they began...
 News August 10, 2016 - 9:50am
Shannon Herrera expects to have a lot less snow on the ground when she launches Moms on the Run April 24 at Rambling River Park.
New Farmington business pitches fitness on foot
Shannon Herrera knows how therapeutic a good run can be. She credits running with helping her stay sane after her fourth child was born eight...
 Business March 24, 2013 - 7:36am
Queen of the Lakes title is a thrill for Pacheco
Maricia Pacheco’s career in a tiara is going into overtime. Pacheco, Miss Farmington in 2014, was selected Saturday as the Minneapolis Aquatennial’s...
 community/events July 30, 2015 - 9:12am
Josh Hampsher said New Heights Christian Fellowship has been a good fit because he and the church's members have the same opinion of the direction the church should take.
Q and A: He's the new guy at New Heights
There was no easing into things when Josh Hampsher came to New Heights Christian Fellowship. The new pastor came to Farmington at a time when...
 lifestyle/faith September 22, 2011 - 12:10pm
Pet of the Week: What's up, Charlie?
Charlie, a 2- to 3-year-old Jack Russell terrier, is a sweet dog with lots of personality. He loves to play with other dogs and cuddle on the...
 lifestyle/family May 17, 2016 - 8:50am
FHS 2nd quarter honor roll is announced
The second quarter honor roll from Farmington High School has been released.
 News February 14, 2008 - 12:00am
Chuck Brooks: RA experience shaped at least one career
Once upon a time, there was a young man who went to college at the age of 22. He lived in a dormitory called Towers. The building comprised nine...
 opinion/columns June 24, 2018 - 7:49am
McDonald’s restaurant in Farmington hosted a grand reopening ribbon-cutting celebration Monday, June 18. The interior restaurant was closed for a month for remodeling that included an interior redesign and menu ordering kiosks for guests to increase the customer experience. Kara Hildreth / Contributor
Local McDonald's orders up digital
On your next visit to the Farmington McDonald's, you may want to eat inside and check out the new kiosks. If you are picking up food in the drive-thru,...
 Business/announcements June 22, 2018 - 5:00am
Highway 3 closed July 22; detour is in place
Highway 3 at the intersection of 190th Street closed at 7 a.m., Tuesday July 22 for the construction of a roundabout. The closure will be in place through September 30. Motorists will be detoured around the closure from Highway 3 to County Road 50 (Elm Street) to County Road 31 (Pilot...
 News July 17, 2008 - 12:00am
Girls track preview: Talented trio to lead Tigers
A trio of state qualifiers are back to try to help the Farmington girls’ track team move up in its three most important meets — the South...
 sports March 28, 2017 - 9:43am
Looking back: Farmington students got Mantoux tests 50 years ago
50 years ago From the Feb. 20, 1964 edition of the Dakota County Tribune Students to get Mantoux tests at Farmington Dr. Jesse Douglas of the Cannon Falls Sanitorium will give Mantoux tests in Farmington schools Monday, Feb. 24, and read them Wednesday, Feb. 26. It is necessary...
 entertainment February 24, 2014 - 7:48am

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